The super fast propeller powered train - Schienenzeppelin
A train like no other. With a sleek, aerodynamic design that resembles a zeppelin, and the powerful roar of its engines reminiscent of an airplane, this remarkable machine was a true engineering marvel of its time, leaving an indelible mark on the history of transportation. In the 1920s, the prevailing opinion was that high speeds with trains required too much energy to ever be profitable. German engineers wanted to prove the opposite and began designing a revolutionary vehicle. It not only had to be faster than a traditional train, but also more profitable in the long term through energy savings. But what exactly is the Schienenzeppelin? Source: 1. https://cavembourg.de/2019/01/18/die-flugbahnstory-der-schienenzeppelin/ 2. https://www.eisenbahn-kurier.de/startseite/553-vor-80-jahren-geschwindigkeitsrekord-mit-dem-schienenzeppelin 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ID_ktSoLY
The super fast
#propeller powered
#train #Schienenzeppelin
by inventor Franz #Kruckenberg
